What happens if, after land is condemned, the State says it cannot be used for a treatment plant or pump station?
According to the NC General Statutes, the land could be used for another public purpose (GSA40A-10) or sold in the manner prescribed by law for the sale and disposition of surplus property. The law permits the disposition by advertisement for sealed bid, negotiated offer, advertisement and upset bid, public auction, or exchange (GSA40A-10); or the returning of it to the original owner upon payment (by the original owner) of the full price paid, plus the cost of improvements made, together with interest at the legal rate to the date when the decision was made to offer the return of the property. (GS 40A-70).
